 Carmen Suites (Bizet/Guiraud)

"Carmen Suites" refers to a series of orchestral arrangements extracted from the famous opera "Carmen," composed by Georges Bizet. The opera, which premiered in 1875, is based on a story by Prosper Mérimée and is well-known for its captivating melodies and dramatic narrative. The term "Carmen Suites" often specifically refers to the orchestration and arrangements made by various composers, with one notable version by French composer Ernest Guiraud.